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National Museum of Women in the Arts

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1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

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Sam Hurd (Photography)

I've photographed a dozen weddings here over the years, and it's one of my all time favorite venues in Washington DC! the architecture is incredible, and the modern art on the top floor is a fantastic space for cocktail hour and some bonus creative photos. ig @iamthesam

G M

Really nice museum. The architecture was amazing with the marble staircases and all. The art work was also nice. The photographs were really cool. Especially the one of Lucille Ball.

Joshua Weber

It's awesome that this one of a kind museum exists. It's a paid museum of $10 which isn't bad. It's a nice sized museum and isn't over crowded like the Smithsonians. A large variety of work from old to current, paintings, photographs, sculpture, etc. A nice representation of women of color, which is great to see. The foyer room is beautiful as well. Highly recommend.

Jean-edward Leconte

I've had a membership to this museum for several years. I anytime someone ask me for something to do off the mall I usually suggest this museum. It was the first place I saw an Amy Sherald painting. After that I went up to Baltimore to see more. Years later she would create the portrait for Michelle Obama. The building is currently under renovation but once it's open again I'm sure it will be spectacular.

Syerra Carigo

Beautiful museum! I’ve been here once before and was a little disappointed in the lack of art from women of color but I must say that has changed tremendously. I visited 2 weeks ago with my cousin and we were both happy to see new exhibits by female artist of color. They have a great collection of work right now that everyone can enjoy. The art work is beautiful, meaningful and touching all at the same time. It isn’t free and the tickets sell out fast, so I would definitely recommend buying a ticket before you go. They do have Covid safety precautions in place, so you have to stay 6 ft. apart and wear a mask.

Margaret Gehret

A beautiful space filled with art created by women through the ages. Ticket price was very reasonable and the experience well worth the money. Be prepared to spend a minimum of 2 to 3 hours appreciating the works. Who knew that Sarah Bernhardt was not only an actress but a talented sculptor! Sonja Clark's collection is a temporary exhibit i believe through the summer.

Liat Suvorov

This museum is exceptional! The exhibitions are beautiful and thought provoking. The visit was inspiring and exhilarating. To have this as my first cultural experience after the year we all had (the year of covid-19) was the perfect way to get back to life!

Sharon

great museum, the architecture is phenomenal and everybody was super friendly. tickets are very affordable— i didn’t have time to check out the gift shop but i definitely recommend coming here!

Daniel Sweeney

We hosted our wedding reception here and It was absolutely gorgeous! The marble was cleaned and looked great with our setup. The facility was well maintained, and security was helpful. We could not think of a better place to have had our special night. The acoustics were even better than we would have thought. Plenty of space to dance as well! Additionally, it is a Unique quiet Museum in DC. Some very interesting art work, all done by women through history.

Kay Jay

I went to this museum in order to see the Rodarte exhibition, which was fabulous! The staff at the help desk was very friendly. After looking at the exhibit, I decided to visit the gift shop, and possibly purchase a souvenir to commemorate my experience. Unfortunately I encountered a HORRIBLE guy that works in the gift shop, that was rude and disrespectful to the patrons. He was yelling at us that the store was about to close, but in a loud and obnoxious manner. I understand that patrons needed to be made aware that the store was about to close, but there has to be a better way to say it. His customer service was so awful that it almost ruined the nice time that I had looking at the exhibit before I stepped into the gift shop. As a result of his actions, I decided not to purchase anything from the gift shop. I know that I'll probably visit the museum again, but I'm not sure if I'll ever purchase anything from the gift shop because of him.

Tan Tran

Love this museum. Can’t wait to visit again. Their 30 minute lunch lecture series is such a great idea. Between the gorgeous open mezzanine to the upper floor galleries, you really get the best of old world charm and contemporary spaces.

Monika Piazza

This is an AMAZING museum! It costs $10 for an adult to get in, but that is well worth it! There are 5 floors of women artists from at early as the 1500s a the way to present day. The space that all of these works are located in is lovely. I just can't say enough about this place. WELL WORTH THE COST OF ADMISSION!

Alexandra Majauskas

AWESOME metal work exhibit - so many beautiful, thought provoking pieces! Totally blown away! Will visit again to further absorb and connect with this exhibit. Such a beautiful museum. Very quit, even on weekends, allowing for a more personal interaction with the art. Easy dial in place cards per piece where you can listen to the artist speak about her art-really enjoyed this. Nice gift shop with a very friendly staff. I ended up having to wait in line for 10 min to get a ticket (prior customer needed a more tedious wrapping/gifting process) and they gave me free access to the museum to make up for my time.

Prachy

Really cool art and the staff there are friendly. There's a Frida Kahlo along with a few Amy Sheralds. Their collection of abstract art is really great too! Very inspiring

Erin Candell

Amazing building! Lavishly decorated inside with exquisite chandeliers and pink marble. There is a quantitative lack of pieces, but that's understandable seeing as there are so few women artists. They have a wonderful exhibit there until February 10, 2019 featuring dresses from Rodarte. As a fashion buff, I am in love.

Lin Romano

I was fortunate to visit during a wonderful Judy Chicago exhibit (photos not allowed in that section). It's a joy to see women artists celebrated in this beautiful museum! In addition, the permanent collection is wonderful and new exhibits will make return visits interesting.

Katie (CaptainMalsGal)

I hadn't heard of this museum on my prior visits to DC, but I was very excited to have found it this time around through the ownerof the AirBnB I was staying at. It was such a great museum! Big enough and with a wide variety to suit all different tastes, but small enough to feel like you can truly see and appreciate the whole thing.

Ember Sam

Elegant work of art I simply fell in love with this place. Paintings were so beautiful it seem in reality you are part of the picture /painting. I recommend to visit while in Washington DC.

Tassey Russo

I went to see the Rodarte fashion exhibit and it was wonderful. I have seen other fashion exhibits and this one was quite different. Smaller and more intimate. Since I didn't know much about the designers I thought the exhibit text was well positioned and detailed enough to allow for a very good understanding of the designers aesthetics and intents but not too much to read. One criticism was to do with how the museum laid out the exhibit in that it was not clear where the start was. Thanks to the help of a very good exhibit security person I was quickly directed to the start of the exhibit. Well worth seeing these designers' clothing for they are fashion disruptors. The museum itself is small but packed with evocative artwork by women. A beautiful building and quite enjoyable to spend time in. Due to the fact that we went during a snowstorm we did not pay an entry fee but there is one usually. The gift shop was closed due to the storm. One last item. The cafe is closed on Sundays.

Alyssa Vargas

Absolutely loved my visit to this museum. There were very few people there, I hope that changes. The people working there were so nice and talked to us about the art. The bathrooms were clean. The size of the museum was good because you didn't feel overwhelmed, you easily could take your time and appreciate all the work.

Lindsey Casella

Went during the Book Fair which provided a busy, but unique experience. On Sundays the museum is free to the public so expect crowds. The second floor is a special exhibit, if short on time skip to head upstairs to see the Frida Kahlo! Enjoyed the special collection “more is more” in Mezzanine which critics how we consume female work.

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

Very cool to see an all women's art museum. The staff was super friendly, and admission was $10. My one grievance was that I felt like there was a lot of empty space in the ground floor. I did enjoy what I saw, though. Learned about a lot of artists I never heard of!

Laura Heilman

Small museum of art with an amazing collection. It is a for fee museum, but well worth the cost of admission. Featured works by Frida Kahlo, Kay Sage and Remedios Varo made the trip worth it for me. The collection includes a wide range of of works spanning several centuries. It is a modest collection, but though it be small it is fierce! There were many contemporary works and the featured exhibits were well curated.

Kimberly Muller

This place was FANTASTIC !! There was just something about being amongst so much creativity that came from women that was exhilarating and magnetic. And the gift shop!! It was on the expensive side but they had such cool items!! Hard not to spend a ton, but I got some great things! The Rodarte exhibit was breathtaking. Will definitely return!

Kelsey Smith

So many different types of mediums and perspectives. Exhibits seem to change out regularly. If I lived in the area I definitely would purchase a membership. It's a can't miss spot to visit when in DC.

Michael Ficocelli

It was the highlight of my trip. Get a profit tour. It is worth the money. We had a guide named Doug . He was very knowledgeable and showed us things that most people will over look.

Katy Ferry

What a wonderful museum with so many amazing pieces in it! It had everything from oil paintings, to sculptures, to fiber art. The staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely check it out!

Sebastian Ledezma

Beautiful! they have this super interesting way of presenting the descriptions, you get a envelope and they have highlighted pieces that you can learn more about. They have so many great artist from Annie Leibovitz to Frida Khalo, my favourite is not pictured, but it's a sculpture of four seated figures. check this place out!

Hilda Kroll

The NMWA opened in 1987 as the only museum in the world dedicated to women artists. The permanent collection features artists like Lavinia Fontana, the first successful professional European artist, to Amy Sharald, now famous for painting the beloved portrait of Michelle Obama. Special exhibits over the years have included a Danish art colony, quilts, Australian Aboriginal paintings, pottery by Maria Martinez, Rodante fashion and massive cedar sculptures. The museum is temporarily closed now for major renovations.

CT

Not a free museum! Entry fee is reasonable but if you are expecting free entry like Smithsonian's think again. Museum brags about having Frida Kahlo but there is so much amazing gorgeous work here that they really don't need to rely on one Kahlo painting. Really, just go. The building is beautiful and the art selection is varied and interesting. Absolutely worth paying an entry fee and I'm definitely going back.

Kris K

A most excellent experience. You need about 90 minutes to inspect & enjoy the many exceptional woman of art. Sonya's exhibit makes you REALLY think!

Peggy Sue

I went during free day and other museums in the area are closed for the shutdown so there were lines for viewing some exhibits. The marble interior was beautiful but I was hoping female musicians, actresses, and other public figures would be in the spotlight for women being recognized instead of the arts from mostly private collections and from clothing designers I will never wear.

Christine Nunziato-Bonenfant

Went on a weekday. Loved that there was no line, not crowds, beautiful building. The gift shop was great.

Candace

I loved my visit. The exhibits of women's art is refreshing and historically informative.The atmosphere is clean, airy, and inviting. My visit was during the Covid and the museum adhered fantastically to the safety guidelines. Check website for tickets.

Vicki

Good but refined collection of women artists with a variety of styles. Can easily spend an hour or two walking around. They do free admission the first Sunday of the month if you are on a tight budget.

Winnie Yagan

The staff is really helpful and friendly. The Rodarte exhibit is a must see. The $10 admission fee is totally worth it. There's a great cafe there that serves lunch.

Alaina Rydzewski

They have a Frida Kahlo!!!! That for me was the best part of the museum, although of course the museum as a whole was amazing. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you’ve already been to DC and looking to visit an underrated spot.

Peterson Toscano

With so many museums in Washington DC where one does not have to pay an entrance fee, it is hard to get to some of these that charge admission. I've wanted to go to this museum for several years, and I am very happy I finally did. The collection is fast and compelling and playful and disturbing and surprising.in most museums it takes me 10 to 20 minutes before I see a work of art that was created by a woman. I was particularly grateful to be in a space where all of the art is created by women. do you have to pay an entrance fee to get in, if you have the time and money, I recommend you check out the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Thom Verratti

Amazing collection in a stunning building. I could sit and look at Janaina Tschäpe's “100 Little Deaths” for a solid year and not get bored. (But you can't do that! since it's only there through 20 January 2020! hurry!!)

Charles Zoltak

A wonderful venue for showcasing the artistic achievements of women artists. A beautiful building. You will learn a great deal about women artists, especially those who are not household names.

Amanda Beil

A beautiful museum with four floors’ worth of paintings and all kinds of art by exclusively women. A wonderful experience with such empowering energy. Their gift shop was full of unique gifts too. I highly recommend!

M- T-

My FAVORITE museum in DC! Come here for the free days once a month. It’s truly special!

Amanda Shepherd

Couldn't get enough of it. I wanted to stay for hours. Go this week because it's closing starting next week for remodeling.

Richard Reeves

A gem. Medium sized collection and imaginative special exhibitions. Gift shop has every you need for the feminist art lover in your life (including you!).

MB

Great museum, just $10 and there is a worthy guided tour. It is a beautiful building, the exhibits are well organized and they have a good sample of women artists work. The “Heavy metal” exhibition is creative and interesting, I recommend to listen to the artists’ audio tour on your phone while you enjoy their work.

Brandi Breslin

Wonderful museum with beautiful exhibits and a variety of interesting works. The tour I followed was also fun. Great job, women!

Sam Bartley

This compact museum has a small but very carefully curated collection representing women artists from the 1400s to the present. Though the collection itself is small, it is highly diverse, with subjects ranging from flowers to feminism, Asian to Native American, and traditional to modern. The arrangement of these various themes in one space is quite intriguing and provides one of the few opportunities to see women artists as they were juxataposed against women artists of today. The building itself is stunning, with a fully restored entry hall and mezzanine floor, clean and modern bathrooms, and a cafe (open on the mezzanine floor M-F only). Main exhibition spaces are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 2nd floor houses the special exhibits and the 3rd floor houses the primary collection. The overall exhibit design and curation are both very well done. Also included at the museum is an interactive exhibit on the 4th floor of feminist writer Simone De Beauvior and the museum's special library. Special presentations and performances are held on the 5th floor.

s S

Gorgeous interior. Interesting art. Female artists doing it better than their make counterparts.I will return. Check out the phone on the wall. 🤭 …

Sean Holland

Interesting museum with a specialized focus, detailing the oft overlooked role of women in the arts. A small but vibrant collection including two spectacular works by Remedios Varo.

Jessica Faul

Women in the arts are so inspiring and i love that there is a museum potentially inspiring artistically inclined young women to pursue this line of work and the art is phenomenal

David Dotson

Wide range of selection celebrating women in art. Special collections vary by season. Low crowd volume at opening

Stefanie Harder

It's a treat to visit this museum! All of the exhibits are laid out so beautifully, and they offer a free audio tour, using your cellphone. Quite an enjoyable stop at a reasonable price.

Ateret Goldman

Beautifully constructed and curated museum. Would definetly go again. Nice gift shop too

Carrie Jahn Rohrbach Meyers

One of my favorite museums and gift shops in DC. It's worthwhile to do a tour because you learn about the history of the museum as well as the variety of artists.

Carla P

Went for free during a sponsored week and loved it! The focus on women’s art is needed in museum spaces. Loved seeing some protest art and classical pieces. Was consistently enthralled by the collections!

Dian Dian

It is just nice to have such a place. Although I'm not a fan of identitarian politics since we can never be labeled by a singular id, it is a fact that women rarely get enough space to present their talent of arts.

analicia herde

Beautiful museum with so many individual pieces, the staff is extremely sweet and helpful. Even with some areas closed there was a lot to see and so many interesting facts about the pieces. The art envelopes you and allows you to come to your own conclusions then as you read about it your mind is opened to new perspectives. I absolutely love how these pieces though from all different time periods are timeless. One of my favorite museums so far and doesn’t surprise me that they were all done by women.

Natasha Shokouhi

I hadn't been here in over 10 years at least. My friend was in town, and we wanted to see the "She Who Tells a Story" exhibit. Usually, you have to pay admission, but since they were setting up for a private event and blocked most of the doorways, they let us go in without paying admission. Score! We only wanted to see the one exhibit, so it really worked out. The exhibit was great. I loved it. Being Persian, it hit home for me. The gift store is cute and a good size. The security and staff members were all so nice, accommodating and helpful. It's a beautiful building and DC is fortunate to have this museum.

Alexis F.

Great museum off the beaten path, celebrating the accomplishments of women in the arts, as well as highlighting important historical moments.

Jannean Dixon, M.Ed.

An interesting and eclectic mix of art created by women. Paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints as well as mixed media and alternate media. Give yourself a couple of hours to browse. Gift shop on the ground floor.

Daraius Unwalla

The staff is very helpful and you learn a good bit of history along with some very cool pieces of art

Shandi Darnell-Shifflett

Fantastic diversity of styles and media. The metal show was very interesting and unique.

Nadia Burce

Wonderful spot to spend an afternoon. Four floors of art, library, and a delicious cafe.

Fernando B

I will return and visit. Was closed for renovations

dipika

I felt lucky to visit this museum at no charge in its final week before closing for two years (!!) for renovations. Although one main gallery was already fully closed, the ones I visited were masterfully curated with works that span a wide range of styles and mediums. All pieces are made by and feature women at various points in time and space. The stories of each piece can be cherished individually, and collectively demonstrate the effort of women to center their experiences and lives. I'm eager to see what their renovations are when it reopens.

MIle Lagoonday

My daughter really appreciate the diversity of the art displays around the museum. We really enjoyed our visit.

L. Charisse Davis

Definitely not a bland collection. Something for everyone here, except maybe young children. Be sure not to miss the unique Confederate Flag display. An update: the Confederate Flag display is now gone, and the museum is gearing up to shut down for renovations. Some floors are now closed off to visitors. Not worth the price of admission anymore. I felt I deserved a rebate after viewing it last weekend. Hopefully, they will be new and improved when they reopen after renovations. My rating would change to maybe 2 stars now.

Patrick Richmond (Streetcar1664)

Museums are always good to have. We don't like to see them closed and when it comes to a renovation and remodeling, we always hope the closure will be short. But sometimes when the people responsible for the remodeling and renovations don't show up for work, that can prolong the closure and could make people think the place could be permanently closed which that would never do. This place should be reopened in 2023. But if the crew gets a boatload of help, the reopening could end up being sooner. So let's get to work so that this place can reopen by 2023.

Ant Wirjo

Amazing art and the loveliest staff! Really enjoyed the paper art on show atm.

Karen

I went to a free community day for the opening of Betsabee Romero's outdoor sculpture. The concept was travel and migration. The artist spoke quite movingly. The sculptures are visible along New York Ave NW.

Colette Fahy

The Museum is in a beautiful building a few minutes walk from Metro Center metro stop. The exhibits were great, and there was lots of space to social distance. Security guards were very friendly and gave us extra insights into the artworks on display.

Alexandra Grace

Best museum I've been to in a long time. Great art explained engagingly curated well and the staff were amazing as well.

Katie T.

Very beautifully decorated museum close to Metro Center. Love the concept of this museum — highlighting the works of women specifically. The ground floor of the museum is so gorgeous! I think you can even rent the space for a wedding venue. I had the opportunity to see the “Contour of Feeling” exhibit during its last week. Very incredible sculptures! Staff was super friendly too. Will definitely be back for its other upcoming installments. Also, the museum shop is a great place to buy feminist related gifts.

Julia Moss

What a collection of incredible artists, and they're all women! Both historical and contemporary works, photography, sculpture. They have very interactive guide and great wall text. I was very impressed with how provocative the collections were. I could spend all day at this museum, there was ample seating as well as a place to sit and eat on the second floor (if you pack a lunch) highly suggest it and definetly worth the $10 admission fee.

Kenzie Zaitzeff

Museum is beautiful. I do find irony in a museum celebrating the accomplishments of women, that has no changing tables in the bathroom. Especially since women are typically the ones caring for infants. I put my daughter's blanket on the floor of the bathroom and changed her on that. Staff is wonderful and friendly.

Tiffany Williams

Always a delight. I have been member for two years now and I am consistently impressed by the level of programming. I highly recommend the membership even if you can only attend two events a year it will be worth it. They are have several free weekends a year. I also think this museum has the best gift shop in the city. I've renewed my membership for another year.

Korra Lee Parker

I loved it!!! I enjoyed it way too much and at my own pace since I was lucky it was a slow day. And the art custodians excelled in their job giving information and being very kind. Only critique I can give is that there should be more items in the shop that promote the actual museum. I could only find one sticker that said the name of the museum, a cup and a thermal. I really wish they had at least pins, keychains and tshirts of the place. I was pretty dissapointed in that part -so 1 star less from perfect-

Josh Gishi

Only the lower 3 floors were open, but it was great that I want to go back and see the top 2 floors once they are back open. It’s great to get through in under 60-90 minutes. Staff was excellent in observing distancing and enforcing masks. There was also plenty of sanitizer as well.

Ben Beaury

What a local treasure! Definitely do the guided tours!

Anna

The museum is great! I love the concept and everything it stands for! It is kind of small so when I went my second time the only new pieces of work I saw were part of their temporary exhibit. The staff were very helpful though providing details of the piece and their interpretations which I liked! Would go again when they open a new exhibit. :)

Kate

The museum itself is lovely and the displays are amazing, but the docent we got seemed to know nothing about the exhibit. Several times she gave information that was directly contradicted by the information plaque next to the piece, and often resorted to "how does this piece make you feel" instead of giving details. Worthwhile, as long as you self-guide.

Jonathan Collum

I have to say that while this is actually a fine art gallery with many great pieces that have every right to be featured in museums my lower rating is mostly for some things that may not matter to everyone. First, unfortunately this gallery is quite a bit away from almost any other museum in DC so you have to make your way pretty far out of the loop to go here which is a big detractor. The space itself is very interesting and it is a large multilevel gallery. They appear to have regularly rotating exhibits in some areas which I appreciate but I also noted that a shocking number of their pieces for better or worse are on loan from the private collection of a wealthy DC lobbyist. I guess that's Washington for you... I also found it odd that many placards for artists described their general art style which was a nice addition but the pieces featured quite often did not conform to that style which was odd. Compared to other galleries I've visited the price was more than fair considering the amount of pieces. The collection also covered female artists from at least the last 500 years right up to very recent pieces which was good. Overall just a lot of the type of art I don't really enjoy that much.

Socorrito Baez-Page

This is a wonderful showcase of women artists and their works. Works in the permanent collection are periodically switched out. Special exhibits are in place from a month to 3 or 4 months. a small but well curated gift shop is open during museum hours. There is a research library concentrating on women artists. First Sunday is free of charge and they host other open events to meet artists, sample art works, and experience your own creative leanings.

Loaay Wattad

One of the best museums at Washington! I loved it!

Laney McLean

This is a gorgeous building with a nice collection of art by women. They were setting up for a private event when I visited, so they didn't charge me admission. That's good, because the setting up of tables, etc was a distraction. Otherwise, it's a good size museum if you have an hour or two. There's also a nice gift shop, of course.

Tom Elman

What a cool museum. We came across it by accident while visiting the National Building Museum for the Smithsonian Craft Show. I don't think it's heavily advertised. Beautiful old building that used to be (ironically) a Masonic Lodge, that now houses a wide variety of art by women you probably know and women you almost certainly don't know. They also have event space, and it's a very nice venue, though not that big. Highly recommended!

Megan Wilcox

My favorite museum in DC! We visited while they were setting up a wedding, so we got in for free! The metal works exhibit is amazing, and a must see for anyone who appreciates women artists and sculpture. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Women artists need more appreciation!

Jill Greenstein

Good museum experience. Collection as well as temporary exhibit well done, wall text really added to our understanding of the works. Visit soon before they close for 2 years of renovation.

Michael Valdivielso

Been here a couple of time. Small but powerful museum of woman in the arts. And not just paintings. One exhibit, when I was there a LONG time ago, was about silver smiths. Friendly staff and, if I remember right, not very busy.

Matthew Gibson

I'm torn between 3-4 stars. My lady loves art, so we visit quite a few art museums a year. Besides being dedicated to women, I didn't feel that this particular museum was anything special. Honestly, we both asked each other if "that was it" at the end of our stroll. The museum just isn't that large.

William Yon

Excellent art museum! Wonderfully curated. We tend to go when it's open to the public for free, but I recommend the museum to folks from out of town regardless because it's so well done. That said, in a city where private museums compete against the Smithsonian endowment, I wouldn't be surprised for someone to head to the other art museums in town that are always open for free.

Keryn Ahmed

Small museum with a gift shop. It has beautiful interior craftsmanship on ceilings, walls, staircases. The exhibits were all enjoyable and like most museums in DC, some background information and /or explanations were provided in each room which makes visiting more enjoyable.

Karl Anderson

Amazing collection of art and art installations. The staff is incredibly helpful and excited to talk about the works here. There are guided tours and you can also go self-paced. The collection rotates regularly so your next visit may be different from your last.

Susan Brooks

One of my favorite museum around D.C. I have few friends studying design as major, they love to go and look at the arts. we have been there 3 times already, still love to go there one more thing in the future. helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere!

Princess Pinecone

Covid protections are noble/efficient Great place to take the family or for a romantic date. Good food around the corner, as well as starbucks, mcdonalds... Public parking for 10$ an hr in a garage. (Very snug, be prepared for tuna can parking i suggest backing into your spot so u dont get trapped) Once we arrived it looked as tho, parking may be purchased with tickets. They suggest u purchase your museum ticket online before you enter, but you Do Not have to. My senior parents dont carry their mobile. So the staff allowed them to purchase tickets on site. Just be firm you dont have a cellular device. Wonderful, inspiring, clean, dignified, polite staff, peaceful. It took us about 2 hours to see the entire museum. And i read every plaque.

sydney foster

When I arrived I was advised to start at the 3rd floor to view the collection highlights; a very good piece of advice. Wonderful art with fabulous variety, and great themed descriptions of particular concepts within each room. The individual pieces had descriptions that ranged between interpretive and descriptive, and could be way too long or barely more than a name and the medium used. To me the flow of each floor, how movement read directed from piece to piece was very rough and ruined some of the experience for me. The collection far outshines any imperfection in the display.

Peter Fernandez

A small yet opulent museum dedicated showing works by female artists. The collection is exhibited thematically in different galleries. The works are fantastic and the themes are thought provoking. Easy seen on about an hour to an hour and a half and well worth the $10 admission price.

Brian

Always great exhibits on women. The rock and roll exhibit was awesome years ago. The exhibit space is large and expansive. Many floors to see exhibits. The main historical hall is used for events cost $10. Free on community days, check lock listening and websites. And there is no restaurant.

Melissa Rhea

This is a beautiful place to visit and spend a few hours. Easy walk north of metro center (about two blocks). Tickets are usually $10 but the first Sunday of the month is free (you can donate whatever you feel comfortable with, but no obligation). There is a coat closet open for general use, so don't leave anything valuable in your pockets. There is an elevator in addition to the stairs. Some spots can get a little tight on a busy day but it's easy to move around and see everything. Definitely a good spot to spend 2 or so hours while in DC. The cafe is not open on the weekends.

Mohammad Azzam

A must visit. So much fun, you have to spend at least an hour there to explore as many of the pieces as possible. Make an effort to read the description written on the notes. If you can’t find tickets online and you’re in the vicinity, it’s worth visiting it anyway, we did so and ended up getting tickets on the spot from the desk. Also, the gift shop is amazing, it has a lot of creative items.

Laura Thevenard

Excellent museum, a real eye-opener on works of art done by women all over the world, at all times, and on a great variety of media. Beautiful building as well, you can easily spend 2-3h there. Also a nice gift-shop.

Brigette Bustos

Beautifully done! The Wednesday afternoon tour was short (~30 minutes?) and I wanted to learn more, but the space is lovely so one can easily spend all afternoon. Cafe is nice as well; relaxing and spacious. A good place for a tourist or local.

Scott Uhler

An amazing museum showcasing a diverse selection of women artists. Even though the museum is housed in a lovely old building, the galleries are arranged in a way to make viewing each piece a very intimate experience. Add to that the fact that even the security guards are extremely knowledgeable about the works on display, its a hidden gem in this city of museums.

Meredyth Wolsky

There was a nice collection of paintings and photographs. It is always nice to see more representation of women artists. The special exhibit was a bit weird but still enjoyable. I had the impression there would be a lot of Kahlo but I only saw one.

Colten Rohleder

What a beautiful museum and special venue for a wedding! Can't wait to go back and to further explore all the really unique galleries and walk up those marble staircases again. If you want some great pictures or need some ideas for cool architecture this is a nifty place to go enjoy!

Julia Hansen

This is a really special place for any woman to be, celebrating art that has historically been ignored or discredited. There's a powerful aura here. The building is also gorgeous, and though you may be tempted to skip it in favor of the multiple free Smithsonians, it's well worth the admission price.

Ilsy M. Bu

This museum is so beautiful. It definitely needs more art! I hope that they can also consider local powerful women artist who are doing spectacular work. especially woman of color and of all ethnicity. I saw little representation of Latin women.

Loretta Kaneshige

Attended a free piano concert, was fabulous! Building is beautiful and has all kinds of interesting architectural detail. I haven’t attended any of the other Exhibits but people were talking about them at the concert and said that they were excellent.

MICHAEL WALLOVER

A very impressive collection on display from the 17th century to present. The brochure states that the Museum has 4,700 pieces, but the size of the building definitely limits how much can be displayed. I went and saw the No Man's Land exhibition and was impressed by the artwork. The staff is friendly and I would visit this place again.

Carl Parkin

Quite the intriguing place to visit. Nine times out of ten the art is great, and it's nice to have a place with a strong political message, but some of the art is, well, more political message and less art. At some points in the meauseam you'll even see somewhat erratic pencil drawings adorning the walls. I'm all for abstract art, but it's clear some of this "art" had barely any work out into it. Still, worth checking out if you're around DC and subscribe to the social message.

D.A. Sonneborn

Mary Ellen Mark's photos of girlhood were a highlight for me, but the 3rd floor exhibit space is lavishly filled with art in both graphic and three-dimensional media by many women.

Qinglin Luan

Absolutely friendly staff! The lady at the front door might be the most friendly staff I have ever met! I took one star off because it is not a public museum and it costs $10 among all the fabulous public museums in DC.

James Koontz

While I love the concept, the execution is not great. There is no rhyme or reason to the layout of the displays. There are a few standout pieces, but the exhibits are too sparse and inconsistent to make it feel like a cohesive or even thought-provoking experience.

malevolent_avocado

Great collection of works by female artists. Descriptive placards and thoughtful arrangement of the artwork makes this a great place to visit. Calm and welcoming atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff. The first Sunday of every month is free admission!

John Kaminski (quarkgent)

Last week my wife who is an artist asked me to look up a women artist I never heard of on Netflix. I found a great Documentary in French that had not only what she wanted but included many of the women I saw here. The price of admission is well worth it. It saddens me we don't celebrate the Woman artists in the world. This museum is a must visit for everyone. Yes the National Portrait Gallery is great. This museum was better.

Andrew T. White

Undiscovered gem that most visitors miss on a trip to DC. I’ve visited many times over my life and it’s one of the best small museums in DC. Their permit at collection is well rounded and exhibits are always well curated. If you can’t name a woman artist you should probably visit this museum. Their current Rodarte exhibit is one of the best fashion exhibits I’ve ever seen, incredibly well laid out and all the garments really come to life. Don’t miss the Black Swan dresses!

Peggy Wickham

I am an artist. I value the contributions of women to the art world, so I was very glad to visit this museum. The museum had renovations going on, so we were unable to view as much as we had hoped to, but we enjoyed the exhibits we were able to see. A big negative was the comments of a staff member, which were unnecessarily feministic without the topic being raised first. I wouldn't have been there if I didn't value women's art. I don't care to have negativity in my day no matter how much someone's political beliefs make them think I need it. I would much rather focus on the incredible talent the showcased artists were blessed with than get hit over the head with politics. Yes, I understand politics played a part in the careers of many trailblazing women artists, but I'd prefer to see an exhibit on it than be greeted by a political zealot who can't talk about anything else.

Drea Dawson

It's a very nice place for hosting small quaint events. Not a large venue, but beautiful.

Travis Curtis

Absolutely beautiful museum. We went for the "She who tells a story" exhibit which was amazing. The staff is very friendly. The exhibits are very well done. This museum isn't free and is a little bit off the National Mall but very much worth the short walk and $10 entry.

Brittany Traeger

Great museum! Staff was very nice about Covid precautions in place

Ellis McCarver

I've been to art museum all over the US and Europe and this is still my favorite museum I've ever been to. The museum is a testament to what the art world has lost out on by ignoring and excluding women for so many centuries. This museum is definitely a hidden treasure of DC. You can take your time admiring the art and not be bothered by enormous, irritating crowds. I can't wait to be back in town so I can visit again.

Maureen Brown-Petracca

The art is thought provoking without being overwhelming. There are a couple of female artists that most people have heard of such as Berthe Morisot and millions more that are unknown. This museum does a good job of introducing you to some of those unknowns. The art includes not only sculpture, photography, and painting but also textiles and spans over 400 years of women's creativity. Make sure you read the placards next to the works, they provide valuable insights into both the artist and the work.

Italo

Really cool museum near Chinatown. They had a Kahlo obviously but it was hardly the highlight as there's a lot of really incredible art here. Little bag check at the door hardly held me up and they offer a military discount on admission. There was an exhibit open for Delita Martin that I loooved and would highly recommend. Went on a Saturday at mid day and didn't run into many people at all.

Eunice Domínguez

A very interesting collection devoted to woman plastic artists of all times. The hall is amazing. The exposed collection is not so large, but gives a good tour through the women's painting history.

Karen D

Finally got here when they are open... have tried on several visits. Staff mantra seems to be "are you sure you want to be here?" They proffer brochures and experiences (guided tour) with, "IF you're interested..." Believe me, if I were not, I would not have walked in the door. Not much info on the National Women's Party, which still exists. "Oh, their office is downstairs. They aren't open." How about suffrage sashes in the gift shop? "We're getting them." I abandoned the tour to study items on my own. Worked better.

Miguel Fernandez

Very nice museum. Extremely friend staff, fantastic facility, and a nice variety of exhibits. We went to see the Iturbide exhibit. She documents some native Mexican lives in a wonderful way.

Andrea Simmons

Absolutely worth the time to go through the museum; excellently curated.

Peg Hausman

Collection is small, but high quality and diverse, with several works I'm always happy to revisit. Some wonderful eye- opening exhibits too. Staff friendly and helpful.

Kate Sutliff

What a gorgeous museum! Great location just near the metro center exit. We took a complimentary tour on the free museum Sunday. Our guide was amazing and had an incredible amount of information. I would highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in women in the arts.

Drew Morris

A bit on the smaller side, but lots of amazing works by the some of best women of our time (and before). Certainly wasn't expecting an original Frida Kahlo! It does cost money, which is a little lame, but they do offer community days for free.

Holly Boyer

This one the best curated museums I've ever been to. It's a gem.

Edith Chester

A unique art museum filled with women's art from 1800s and prior to current prominent artists' works. The interior is grand with its crystal chandeliers and staircases. It is located near the Metro Center and a pleasant walk to the Smithsonian museums.

Autumn Watson

We held the first ever Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards show here on June 25, 2021. We had a blast.

Chris Cassens

It was a very inspiring experience. The place is quite small, you can visit in about 1 hour, but worth every second with an amazing atmosphere and incredible art pieces. All very nicely curated from wonderful women.

Ethel Reynolds

Knickers as you’ve never seen them before. Great museum a must see when in DC

Lexy McCauley

Beautiful museum with so many amazing female artists! Everything was made by females down to the benches in the museum. There’s a wonderful woman at the front desk with so much knowledge about the museum and DC! Look for Olga!

Cecilia Labariega

Great Museum. Happened to be there while it was free day (first sunday of the month) so I am unaware of the cost. The museum shop seemed over priced. I initially wanted to visit the museum because I am was interested in seing the Frida Khalo painting but I got way more out of it. The art is inspiring. One big suggestion. Take the elevator to every floor. The stairs will take you past floors that have art. It seemed like you can't go wrong with the elevator although I am all for stairs. Seems like elevators are the only way on this one.

Maria

If you can only think of Frida Kahlo when you think of female artists then you definitely need to pay a visit to this beautiful museum. It's incredibly beautiful inside with really great pieces (you'll learn lots!). Also, the museum shop has some of the best stuff including Rachel Antonoff shirts, etc.

Grace Tucker

Amazing concept and great exhibits on display when I went during one of their free community days. The permanent exhibit is thought-provoking and full of great female artists' work!

John Hibbard

There are some really strong pieces in this relatively small collection - a Freida Khalo, a couple of Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, but those gems are mixed in very awkwardly with lesser pieces. The Rodarte display was very good - note that it was curated separately from the rest of the collection - and if current fashion is your thing then it is tremendous. The building is very impressive and is worth pausing to take in. But collection organization is, to me, poor and the only friendly face in the place was in the library, which itself was not very welcoming.

Patricia Schrock

Great experience. Staff is courteous and informative. A great way to spend a few hours. Sonya Clark exhibit is a must see.

Jim Parsons

A stunning collection of women artists tha spans two centuries. Worth the visit and th ed small price of admission. The number of really wonderful pieces of art by women made us as bit sad and ashamed of our ignorance. Beautiful place, and ironic it was a former Masonic Temple.

Megumi Ezure

I didn't even know this place existed! I'm glad went to see it. Very nice selection of permanent exhibition, as well as the special exhibition. Definitely recommend!

Jay Mc

NMWA is a such a great museum! Although there is a slight admission fee, this museum is a must-see! It's loaded with much historical and modern art pieces. No matter what generation you're apart of, you will be inspired by what this museum has to offer. If you're in town for a Fresh Talk , IT's WORTH IT! The idea behind these Fresh Talks is to introduce the public to social change agents via art to the public. The people you may be introduced to on the panel will be as amazing as the people in attendance. Be prepared for progressive discussion, killer icebreakers, phenomenal change agents and much more. Lastly, The HOLY GRAIL OF GIFT SHOPS FOR WOMEN! I've never been able to shop in a place where everything was designed/made by WOMEN! They have everything to keep you inspired about being a woman! You'll find anything possible like key chains, oven mitten, and much more.

Olivia Lugar

An incredibly impactful museum. Wonderful works, beautiful building, and a refreshing point of view. Very much enjoyed the special exhibits. Highly recommend the audio tour for the Heavy Metal exhibit.

anahi munoz

Beautiful place I wish there was more to see but overall great, waiting for the new exhibit and will definitely be coming back! I didn't pay any entry fee when I went in, the ladies at the front desk just handed me a brochure and said to enjoy the museum.

Elizabeth Fenik

You never think as you walk through The MET or MomA or the Louvre, where is all the art by women? After a day spent here, I will never feel the same. It's amazing to see all of the great works of art made by women who created at the same time as Rembrandt, Da Vinci and Van Gogh so I have a new perspective on the missing half of the art world. When in DC it's a must. They have a great permanent collection and excellent special exhibits. It's also small enough to be see in one day. Loved it!

jj mites

Another great place in Washington D.C., A hands on learning experience for the entire family. Great for friends & relatives, which are from out of town. Definitely bring a camera, lots to take in, pack a lunch & or go eat at there in house food court... Enjoy be happy & safe...Peace

Frederico Pereira

Very good place! Makes you time travel...

Chris L.

Interesting museum. My girlfriend wanted to come here. I'm not much if an art person, but theybdid have some pieces that was interesting. The staff working made sure it wasn't crowned.

Aránzazu Ascunce

Just the place to surround yourself with feminine energy three blocks or so from the White House.

Robert Bell

The building itself is gorgeous. The artists books are fascinating. It was very cool to see the tutus from the Black Swan and dresses designed for Kristen Dunst.

Max Martin-Udry

Very small offerings right now, as the building is set to undergo renovations, but there are some fantastic pieces that are well worth seeing

Stephen JW Steele

A very nice collection of varied art in a quiet setting, offering painting's and scilptures produced by women artists in a variety of media with plenty of space to observe and enjoy. Always Recommended.

Lena Chepel

Such a beautiful museum....the building, the art, the exhibitions - it's really a fun one. The ticket costs 10$, but if you go on the first Sunday of the month it's free... And regardless it's worth the money :)

MJ

One of the only museums open in DC right now. Glad we got a chance to check it out. My wife and I enjoyed it.

Gill Keniston-Goble

Wonderful museum, I spent a very enjoyable morning wandering around. A lot of variety in the pieces on display. The Museum is housed in a fantastic building too. Well worth a visit.

Theodora Okafor

Beautiful building with great pieces and exhibits. Wish the museum store was open at time, but received free admission because the store was closed. It was also a very heavy snow day.

Aarti Bansal

The Rodarte exhibit (until Feb 10th) is a true wonder and perfect blend of fashion and art. With 90 unique looks, the Mulleavy's sisters ornate collection is an exquisite hodgepodge of intricate materials meticulously layered and blended to form beautiful masterpieces. I learned new materials and texturing techniques that I never knew existed like mohair (type of yard), dyed silk tulle, pintuck and ruched leather, cotton cheesecloth, laser-cut leather, organza, and Star Wars digital designs printed on charmeusse. Every look had contrasting elements with a variety of materials and techniques that were artfully crafted and dazzled with Swarovski crystals! Although the Black Swan dresses were impressive, the entire collection left me breathless and in awe. This was by far my favorite Smithsonian exhibit as I spent 2 hours whimsically doting the craftsmanship of each piece. Truly magnificent - even my hubby enjoyed it!

PERIDOT COSPLAYS

There is so much art from so many different time periods, and it's not just limited to paintings! I would definitely recommend this museum as a must visit for anyone in the DC area.

Allison Chiliak

It does feel very disjointed, with contemporary photographs and historical paintings side by side and often hardly any description accompanying the artwork. Enjoyed my time here for the most part, and learned some unique tidbits of history.

Janice Beacham

Beautiful building. The artwork varies by time period and medium. Tied together themes not mediums. Really enjoyed. Roger, Mr. Security, if your reading this call me.

Lindsey Adam's

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Alexandria Daniel

I really enjoy art, and so seeing specifically women's art in one place was something I hadn't experienced before. Many exhibits capture women at their most vulnerable and explain the plight of womanhood.

Alex E.

Lovely museum. Great assortment of art spanning different genres and time periods. Friendly staff!

Jeffrey Myers

Interesting, but I am not sure it's worth paying for with so many free museums nearby, many with much better works of art by women. E.g., the NGA has works by Judith Leyster and Georgia O'Keefe that blow away anything in this museum.

Erin R

Worth the $10 entry fee! A beautiful museum with historic and beautiful architecture and an impressive collection of rotating exhibits. I went when the Rodarte exhibit was on display, but the entire museum is a sight to see!

Rebecca Wareing

Beautiful location with thought provoking, well curated exhibits that are for the most part organized by theme versus chronologically. Gives a real sense of how women artists the world over see the world.

Heather Chavin

Popped in here during the government shut down and so glad I did. A great perspective from an underrepresented point of view. The building itself is beautiful and the artwork was moving - much of it with a political or social message.

Guen TheCat

I went for my birthday vacation. The collection is small, but beautiful. The space is gorgeous! The marble staircases alone are enough to warrant a visit.

tonjand haleg

Wonderful venue for an annual company gala. Would be hard to be more favorably impressed. Purple Onion catering rocked it throughout the night with hors d oeuvres and main serving.

Raymond Miller

Astonishing how many great women artist there r & where thru centuries to decades & today a must see for all a elighting plus delightfully for every ones pallet ! Thank u nice to a women's perspective illustrated in art!

Denise Cagan

Amazing! We also got an opportunity to join in an informal discussion about color.

Dr. Naheed Mann

Entrance fee for this museum. Located further from all the other museums downtown. Beautiful first floor if you wanted to host a reception there. Amazing pieces of art!

C L

An absolute treat! Great gift shop, especially for feminist friends and family, and the cafe is a wonderful find for lunch. If you haven't been, visit soon!

Janathel Shaw

I could spend hours in this museum. I've visited for years and I watched the program and staff diversify and focus on artists and movements relevant to our time and interests. Brava.

Alwilter Wilson

Always something new to experience here. The play "In The Paulor" made you want to see more acts. Great hearing the actresses, playwrire and other panalist after the performance. Insight into how African American women had to negotiate to be included in the women's suffragette march.

Darryl Sargent

Amazing building amazing works of art in multiple styles and medium celebrating woman artists. This is the only pay to play we did on our trip and it was more than worth it

Juanita Bezuidenhout

A wonderful celebration of women and a great way to spend a rainy day when the city is in government lockdown. Gender equality still has a long way to go. Just look at the list of sponsors of the museum and notice the paucity of men supporting it.

Linda Balon Stein

Wonderful displays of female art. Also a cafe and gift shop. Typically not as crowded as the Smithsonian museums. Worth the visit.

Nastaran

I think it is a great idea of having such beautiful building devoted to artist women. But it needs to have more works of arts ....I am happy that I visited it on a day that the admission fee was waived so that would be worth it !!!

Tim Faass

Went on a free admission day and that was worth the trip downtown. Cool exhibits and interesting art. As a whole though the museum is rather small

Nicholas Green

Very well put together, beautiful and clean, I learned a lot and there’s plenty of parking around it. Tickets are only $10!

Angela H

This is an amazing musuem. A little jewel in such a busy area of D.C. This will be my new go to spot when I have guest visiting. It was a great way to start my birthday month!

Lead sKeptron

I visited when they had the Rodarte exhibit and that was very well done. Though I have to say the rest of the layout was quite empty and wish there was more to see.

Ibrahim Alazza

Nice place! I wish i saw more international or multi race women’s work But I really enjoyed the art and the collection

Center for Plastic Surgery

Wonderful museum celebrating women artist. It is a smaller collection than some other DC museums, but that means you can see the whole exhibit in a few hours.

Moria Wong

A fine art museum showcasing contemporary multi media artworks circa 15th century by women artists. Highly recommended venue for wine-and-art meetups.

RL Hodnett

Well-curated, diverse collections. The staff is wonderful and the building is gorgeous. Lovely museum experience.

Sylvia Yancey

Loved it must see CJ Walker exhibit

J P Lars

Judy Chicago...dont miss. 15 more days til exhibit closes. Community Day is generous act for the community by this museum

Melissa Bailey

They had an interesting variety there, and it is nice to see a museum dedicated to finding and giving credit to female artists. Only downside is it's not free. But worth the price

Javier Escobedo

Loved it! Third floor is very well setup. Very important work in our quest for gender equality

Claudia Zehnder

Smaller museum, some really great pieces like Frida Kahlo, cute cafe, gift store could have greater selection of apparel and items with the museums name.

Jennifer Gelman

It was smaller than I expected and the store was closed due to the upcoming renovation. I look forward to visiting again after it's done. I expect it will be quite different.

Nicole S

Attended an event there and this is a beautiful building.

Mariana Piñeros

Just love the vibes. Amazing collection. Different from all other museums. Great to know more about female artists.

George French

Enlightening collection crossing many genres that may expand your understanding of art in America. Easily accessible location not far from the Mall. Highly recommended.

Nefeli Kousi

A stunning museum. The exhibitions are well put together and their themes consistent. Even the building is worth visiting on its own.

Caitlyn Larson

This was a fantastic museum! Some really amazing pieces and very friendly staff

Shannon

I was one of Lascaris Marble employees that laid all the marble in this museum. The contents of the museum are great.

Cindy Nguyen

Their collection is amazing. It is so refreshing to see so many works of female artists at the museum. A must see in Washington!

Cliff Stuart

My wife and I really enjoyed our visit. The art was beautiful, poignant, and profound.

Catherine Falknor

Gorgeous space and building, excellent collection and special exhibitions, and fantastic education department. Go see it, listen to a concert, and have a meal! So convenient; it's right at Metro Center.

P0l1shGuy

Can you name five women artists? If not, come here and learn something. Very nice building, fun gift shop, fabulous art!

Jehoshaphat Reich

Lovely museum, with a rotating exhibit every 4 months. Not crowded, helpful staff. Took me about 3 hours.

Erin Hendrix

Amazing. I wish all of the floors were open when I went.

Alyscia Cunningham

NMWA has a Bea-u-ti-ful array works of art by women. However, I would love to see more diversity in the representation of women artist of color. That would make it more spectacular and deserving of 5 stars.

Mary Knox

A gem with great exhibits of contemporary artists. Great gift shop. Admission is charged. A refuge for a quiet lunch. Take Metro.

Cinder Van

I had a really good time here, the docent recommended starting on the top floor and working your way down and I recommend that as well.

Matt Deeds

Excellent exhibit. Very good curation and interpretation. I very much enjoyed the three hours I spent there.

D Kenyon-Macalino

Ron Always amazing. Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne and so much more. Food is overpriced (get food from outside food trucks) but free entrance

Alix Pereira

Great museum for a gathering, party, or other occasion. Open spaces to mingle, but not too open that it feel cavernous. Nice exhibits to boot.

Gina Dalessa

I went for a work event, but the building is gorgeous! The event staff were professional and efficient. The food and drink were good and stocked

Jonathan Spencer

Newish Museum in DC. Beautiful building. Well curated and def has an opportunity to grow into it's own.

Lynette Wilson

This is fabulous place...The art and venue absolutely beautiful...The security guard Richard was awesome...so knowledgeable about the art and the artist's...

Ian N

Fascinating collection of art. I'm usually not a big fan of modern art but I greatly enjoyed some of the pieces in the paid section of the museum.

LaTosha Greene

There were many nice pieces of art. I loved the gift shop. Have to come back when I have more time.

Candrisse Watkins

Wonderful variety in technique and media. Would have loved for C. Booker's work to be displayed in a more prominent location.

Shannon L

Small but well curated museum. Loved the Frida painting they had.

Neal Mackey

Very eye opening, didn't know so many famous paintings were done by women. Very impressive and educational

Charles Bloch

Very nice museum highlighting women artists throughout history. Not free like the Smithsonian museums, but worth the price.

tara

Great gallery, interestingly organised, but would have liked to know more about the artists themselves, and would like other artistic fields to be better represented.

Kimberly Cunningham

The staff and security are very friendly and welcoming. The tour guide was friendly, funny, and interactive. I enjoyed my visit very much.

Karl 1974

Museum devoted to female art, with 3,000-plus works by the likes of Frida Kahlo & Mary Cassatt.

Joseph Hurst

This is a breathtaking venue with great works. Absolutely love that Frida gets some love here. Will definitely be back.

Imjeong Jang

There're many art works by famous women artists. Especially all staffs are very kind and friendly.

Lizzy Flush

A true tribute to women in the arts

Bruce Leshan

Show on fashion was cool.

Ebony Lawrence

The museum is very small. It could be better considering the many contributions women have made in the arts.

Michael Bishton

It's a "must see" in DC. When all the other are museums predominantly feature male artists, it's only fair to have one that only features female artist's extraordinary talents.

Cynthia Delgado

What a wonderful experience. I will definitely come back. Even the security folks had historical facts on the pieces! Wow

Le An Nguyen

Had a great time visiting the Rodarte exhibit and the Fierce Women 2.0 tour was very interesting!

Zina Edwards

Good museum, missed Georgia OKeefe but did see Frida Kahlos self portrait, Annie Leibovitz

Elyse McFadden

Such a beautiful venue with great exhibits. It's an ideal space for a wedding as well.

Lauren Merry Vale

I loved this museum and spent a wonderful, quietly reflective afternoon here while I was in town for a writers' conference.

Tristan P

The most underestimated museum in DC!! Don't miss the incredible library on 4th floor and its publishing of artist books!

Marc Starvaggi

A fantastic collection with many notable works and the best gift shop I've seen in a museum!

Lea

Beautiful venue for a wedding! Also enjoyed the artwork and fell in love with the architecture.

Sara Sullivan

i love this museum. it is a small intimate space with outstanding women-focused exhibits

Monifa Kincaid

Excellent exhibit of women in art. A must see for any DC arts and culture trip.

Andy Raynor

A gorgeous museum dedicated to women in art. Is very, very nice but would be better with more works.

Michelle Charles

A fantastic Museum that showcases women artists from all over. Plan for at least 3 hours to see everything!

Tiana Cornelius

What a beautiful and inspiring museum with interesting curation and permanent collection! Highly recommend!

Susanne Besecker

Very interesting art museum. I enjoyed it except for the reclaimed rubber piece. That was junk and it also stunk.

Savvy Siren

Loved seeing works by Faith Ringgold, Mickalene Thomas and Amy Shepard! Cute gift shop, too.

Jordan Alexander

I love this place so much. It is so freaking gorgeous inside. The history is so rich and inspiring as well!!

James Albright

Excellent permanent collection. Easy to get around, central location. The building itself is beautiful.

Mitchell Skopic

Love the focus. So many amazing artists displayed across 4 floors.

Deth Khaia

There's admission fee $10. Buy at the gift shop. Backpack need to be check at the security counter.

Cory Windorff

Great little museum with a variety of art from across disciplines. Easy to get through.

Travel NYC

Went for lunch. The food was excellent, very reasonable price. $15 for a really good sandwich, a side and a drink.

judy kennedy

Beautiful in every way. Do take a guided tour. Informative and enlightening

Dennis Whitley IV

A beautiful museum with several different exhibits and several different art styles that all capture different narratives of what it means to be a woman in art.

karen timmermann

Beauitfully curated. It has a little bit of everything for everyone. The book exhibit is amazing.

Petra Mullooly

Lovely and fascinating museum. Gift shop is way over priced even considering how shops normally are

Matt Haggerty

This building and collection are fantastic. Not really being an art person I still really enjoyed the experience.

Dave Cheney

Saw a great play in the auditorium. Did not see the rest of the museum.

yup nope

My friend and I had a lovely time. Striking pieces of art displayed. Gorgeous architecture

Mike Stein

Really interesting exhibitions and occasionally they have free admission days

Rachel Cannon

Became a member because I loved it so much. Ursula von Rydingsvard exhibit is amaaaazing.

Dre

Beautiful museum with exhibits constantly changing and free tours throughout the month

I Pl

Great gallery, recommend to reserve your visit time online.

Ginette Corney

A must see museum in DC. Impressive collection of art by women in all genres.

Michael Hofer

It was an excellent experience for my daughter and I. Well worth your time.

Haley

Loved it one of the best museums I went into while in dc

Kiry Tiberius

Worth seeing. Interesting perspective, and varied types of art.

Shawna Peebles

Great experience! Exceptional service! Can't wait to visit again!

My Hanitizer

Awesome place to visit and experience. Some amazing work in a breathtaking space.

Keith Pinder

Attended a reception there, nice decor and proper amount of space for an event such as that.

Stephanie McCain

This place is so elegant, a nice place to host an event. The staff was amazing and the food magnificent!

Oscar Zelaya

excellent place to appreciate works of art made by women, oils, sculptures, and in general abstract art.

Fernanda Cavalcanti

Beautiful museum with a lot of beautiful things to see.

vera gonzalez

good museum, just wish there was more variety in the pieces on display.

Patricia Higgins

Fabulous interior, elegant and beautiful.

Lauren Kuhlman

I felt wrapped in the embrace of my sisters. Fantastic, fantastic museum.

Paul Heimann

A great museum with some wonderful art. Well worth a visit.

Doris E

Wonderful exhibits. Big enough to enjoy without feeling exhausted.

Abby O

Great art! I really enjoyed the galleries that are displayed here.

Junhyun Park

An interesting place where you can find many women's works. Enjoyable and relaxing time!

Jomo

She Who Tells A Story - great exhibit, go see it if you have the chance.

HappyWorkinMom

Enjoyed Museum Day 2019 free admission with my little ladies!

Jim Blount

Fee to get in . awesome place to eat upstairs. Lots of close parking and garage in walking distance

Melinda Hajdin

Top quality art by women artists, only wish their collection were bigger.

Quinn B

Not a huge collection, but some very interesting piece. Some very informative labels for the artwork which is nice.

Faith B

Awesome dress exhibit. Totally recommend it to fashion lovers!

Rachel Austin

Free entry on the first Sunday of every month makes a trip well worth it.

Shelva Gallman

A must see on any visit to DC and one of the coolest gifts shops!

Connie Pryor

Beautiful building. Different exhibit. Interesting artwork!

Candice Shimanek

This is a gorgeous museum, aptly curated, with inspiring exhibits.

Kelli Hill

Great artwork by some known and unknown female artist. I expected a bit more, however.

Sky Moulden

Fantastic collection, beautifully presented. We had such a wonderful time.

karen florian

Varied collection with paintings, sculpture and fiber arts and photography.

Mike K

Pretty interesting place, a lot of artwork. Check out the restaurant upstairs.

Kristine Thurston

A lifelong interest in art created by women.

John Mayton

Mind blowing art that moved my soul. I'd like to see it again with my daughter who is an artist.

Seth Mills Dirlam

Quiet, low key, exhibits are small but decent, employees are chill

Lea Carr

A wonderful show of woman artist..it has a good size library also

libby bestul

A gem!

Tamara Scully

Loved the displays and the variety of art here

Jeff B

It's probably nice but it costs which was a surprise after the others being free

Katie Irish

Wonderful museum of female artists from the 16th century through today.

Aliza Petrack

Great museum, really diverse artwork and nice staff

Kandice Kreamer Fults

Important collection and a beautiful building. Well worth visiting many times.

Tony Johnson

Fantastic place for a wedding. Just shot my first wedding there.

Melinda Czubiak

Interesting, fascinating, beautiful, and intriguing art. We spent about an hour there 😍 …

Jacob Clough

It's a small but well put together museum.

Millie Bean

They give you this really cool guide in an envelope to help you navigate the museum

Andrew A

You got to see this. I was surprised by the unique elements of diversity and to find out this is just the unknown angle of possibilities.

Ethan Stackpole

Wonderful collection with great rotating shows and a friendly staff.

Odil Ruzaliev

I was there to photograph a wedding. A very beautiful, spacious venue for events.

Michele Banks

Always interesting exhibitions and a nice, well-chosen permanent collection

Charity Harris

Amazing place with a ton a women artists in different mediums and styles.

Phil T.

Swanky venueeee. I was there for a charity event. Did not see the museum 💇👸👧👵🙆 …

Anita Paire

Security for CBC Event there when Maxwell and Misty Copeland erre the honors.

Vicki Lee

Wonderful collection. Small enough for a couple of hours

Ferrin Green

Amazing exhibitions... Enjoyed myself immensely

sameer kwatra

Aesthetically inspiring and nuanced. First Sunday of the month is community day.

Jacob Wynn

Amazing small, and therefore easily approachable, covrring all genres and mediums

Claudia Ernemann

Great space celebrating women of all colors.

Romka Ryabinkin

Was expecting more - the space is huge but very few items on display

P Ak

Some great exhibits. Free on first Sundays.

Boreos

Seriously go. It's a whole different perspective and well worth it.

Alberto Jimenez Bakit

Spectacular museum with a very noble purpose, must visit.

Lexi Wong

Interesting at in a beautiful building. Not all the at was for me, but that's life

Zander Willoughby

Amazing museum - often has free days

Jennifer Newton-Bateman

A nicely cultivated spectrum of female artists in a marvelous old building.

Sarah Jones, Sanaa Design

Beautiful palace of art that inspires me to keep the hustle 💪 …

Melissa Powell

Fantastic. Very interesting. Nice cafe inside as well.

Corrina D'Annibale

Amazing, inspiring, beautiful. Lovely variety of modes and styles.

Mark Goodman

Just the right size with an amazing variety of art.

William Shield

very eye opening and beautiful place to view art

Brian Sanders

A very fabulous venue for after-hours events.

Lawrence BELL

Great time it rocked I was actually across the street at accounting firm

Leah Chamberg

Wide array of interesting, thought-provoking, sometimes fun and kooky art.

Patsy Agpalza

This museum is not a free one. There are many others in the city that area.

The Vibe

Nice museum with a cool gift shop.

Cara Fulton

The Judy Chicago show was small but profound

M Ramachandran

Fantastic place featuring interesting exhibits in a beautiful space

Tamika Turner-Graydon

This place regal. ❤️ the gift shop is awesome too

Aguinaldo Baptista

A museum that celebrates women ingenuity in Arts...

Rick

Nice art, historical building, and dedication to women in the arts..

Kuya

It is small but has many interesting arts!

Robbie Hall

My favorite museum ever good art

John Foss

Gorgeous and stunning event space with fantastic art.

Monica B (Unity.Yoga.Pilates)

Definitely worth a trip to support women's arts.

Maurice Douglas

Exhibits are very limited. Not worth the $10 admission.

Carmen del Pilar Suarez Rodriguez

I love it!

Jonathan Shuman

Attended a wedding here - great venue and staff!

Andrea Erbeck

Wonderful museum featuring art made by women

Dr Rudolf King

Great Small museum

Abby and George

Beautiful and a great place to have an event.

HuMaN AB

It's a little small, and doesn't quite do justice to women as much as it could.

Maureen Wilberforce

Nice exhibits, very interesting.

Stella MÁRQUEZ

I brought my 2 daughters and my daughter-in-law. It was VERY EMPOWERING!

Luiza Da Silva

Very nice. $10 adult admission

Lily Siu

Magnificent surroundings. Very friendly staff. Helpful.

Maria Limarzi

Wonderful museum in DC in a beautiful, historic building

Chanelle Green

Been here several times, but only for catering work.

Patricia Kenan

The event was wonderful. Please host more events

Debra Chandler

Great event venue, beautiful museum.

Kate Melde

Great event space

Kat Gale

Beautiful center. Will return for another event.

Henry Cross

One of the best museums in the world!

Julia Key

Went on a free Community Day and honestly I think it is worth $10.

Lisa Stamps

Great venue. Fabulous exhibits

Liz Carney

Paid entry, but first Sunday of each month is free.

John Croddy

Great museum for all to see.

William Itschner

If you enjoy art. It was great.

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You can feel something different, unique atmosphere

Natalya Critchley

Great museum redressing history in a historic building

Mark Siebenaler

No baby changing station in the men's bathroom.

Paul Vaselopulos

A fun wedding venue! Very pretty.

Alexa Holland-Plum

Best museum in DC hands down!

Antoine Butler

Just look at the building and omg there's artwork too!?

Katelynd Anderson

Great place to visit or take a lunch break.

Christina B Farnsworth

Great exhibits. Wonderful programs.

Gloria Crowell

Loved my visit...needed more time

s Inofuentes

Beautiful building. Was here for an event.

S. Kalugin

Spacious place will handle big crowds.

Amal Algoshairi

One of my favorite museums 🌷 …

Donald Holt

An interesting and specific collection with an important point of focus.

Martha Terault

You have to pay ten dollars to see the artwork.

Scott Sterling

loved the Sonia Clark show

Thelma Berry-Williams

I love Art, it was A beautiful experience.

Shreya Tulsiani

Beautiful museum with awesome exhibits

Corliss Sims

Terrific venue! Beautiful art!

Karten M

Very well thought out. Interesting stuff

Jonathan Ware

Great museum, parking may be an issue

Samsung Phone

Very impressive. Must see if in DC

david avalos

Great place if you love art

Mairin Chagnon

Lovely collection and a beautiful building.

Sandra Moore

Beautiful and elegant place for a myriad of gatherings.

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